Writer in Residence Vanderbilt University
Joined March 2009
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John Affleck retweeted
I don't know how much football I've watched in my life, but it's been a lot, and I have never seen a game end like this before. I love this big dumb beautiful sport so damn much omg.
Gotta love the dedication of our @AWSMPennState chapter. It’s Friday afternoon and they’re meeting with reps from @PlayflySports in for hockey at Beaver Stadium.
John Affleck retweeted
Latest from @ChadPergram on lawmakers working to preserve integrity in sports after recent betting scandals. Featuring @psuaffleck on the unique impact of prop bets.
foxnews.com/video/6385714448…
How prop bets and the sheer size of the sports betting industry have become a concern ...
theconversation.com/how-the-… via @ConversationUS
Interviewed people with answers about how sports journalism can have success covering women's sports...
@justwsports @SarahSpain @usatstudioix
forbes.com/sites/johnaffleck…
Heartening to see hundreds of journalists at @IRE_NICAR … lot of folks out there who do good work.
Good information. Suspect similar stats would be found in other states: Universities power the economy, drive innovation and growth.
psu.edu/news/impact/story/pe…
Scottish club crowdfunds $2.7 million, uses social media to pull in fans from ... via @pittsburghpg COOLEST team in soccer! #soccer #Scotland post-gazette.com/sports/2025…
I found this a good explainer on the logic free trade supporters … and the Gipper could really read a line.
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President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987 youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?si=Tps7… via @YouTube
FIFA: '26 World Cup final to have halftime show
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Comment: More than any political gesture, this move shows the cultural power of the USA … and $ in the sports biz. #whogetspaid
Kids, back in my day, all the Super Bowls were like this. We had to sit through the Vikings and Broncos and Bills scoring a combined 2 points in 18 big games. We watched the games on Super Sunday, which back then was called Super Tuesday … #SuperBowl
Chiefs roundly booed as Mahomes and company come out for warmups. We’re seated on the Eagles side of the field but a little more green than red in the stands. #SuperBowlLIX
Super Bowl Features A Host Of Philanthropic Efforts via @forbes forbes.com/sites/johnaffleck…
Our students have done a very nice job working with @AP_Sports at the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Here's a piece we liked and really works for these two teams...
apnews.com/article/super-bow…
